Lingard and Rashford out and about together

City 'want Griezmann'

According to Catalan news paper Sport, via sportwitness, City are likely to miss out on Griezmann who is going to go to United.

Yes, you read that correctly.

Apparently City as well as United have made contact about singing the Atletico Madrid forward but Barcelona are likely to win the race.

Given the wealth of depth in Guardiola’s attacking line this doesn’t seem likely at all.

16:16

Robinho reveals his toughest opponent

The former City striker has been talking about his football story to the Daily Mail and has revealed his toughest opponent.

And the toughest opponent he came up against was former Red Rio Ferdinand:

Brazil, I didn’t have it easy growing up. People would kick you. Italy was the hardest league to score goals in. Those guys just love defending. But Rio Ferdinand is the hardest opponent I have faced = strong and quick. He didn’t kick you. He was so classy. I could do all my step-overs but he would watch the ball and tackle so immaculately. He only got the ball.’

15:50

Newcastle striker reveals love for United and Beckham

Dwight Gayle told the Newcastle website:

“David Beckham was from round my area so he was a bit of an idol for myself.

“I followed Man United growing up, and still have a little feeling for them I suppose. I still enjoy watching them.

“There’s been some great classics through the days (between Newcastle and Manchester United), and I’m sure there’ll be many more because it’s two massive clubs. The fans that support them are so passionate, so it’s always going to be a big, dramatic game.”

15:28

United 'get sell on fee for Drinkwater'

ESPN reports that Danny Drinkwater, who was sold to Chelsea, was one of the players United received money for this summer - effectively helping pay for Nemanja Matic.

15:09

United "tough negotiators"

Ed Woodward the new Daniel Levy, according to transfer nonsense website Don Balon.

The report claims that Real Madrid are considering moving for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma instead of David de Gea out of a fear of negotiating with United.

14:44

Arsenal 'seek revenge for Ozil'

United haven’t made a bid for Ozil, but one headline suggests Arsenal are already “out for revenge”.

Anthony Martial and Luke Shaw have already been linked with United and now the Daily Express claims that Arsenal are keen to sign Fellaini on a free transfer this summer.

The Belgian has rejected an offer from United and can negotiate with overseas clubs from January but United still hopeful of keeping him.

(Image: Peter Powell/PA Wire)

14:37

Class from Gomes

He’ll be hoping he is the player Mourinho promotes next season.

14:17

Liverpool fans outdoing themselves again

And exactly how many Premier League titles did Steven Gerrard win?

If you can’t remember here’s a little reminder.

ZERO!

Scholes has 11.

Discussion over.

14:08

United 'scouting West Ham teenager'

United have renewed their interest in Domingos Quina according to reports on ESPN FC.

United considered a move for him in 2016 before he moved to West Ham and have sent scouts to watch him again.

The report claims scouts watched the 17-year-old play for Portugal U19s against Spain in a game he scored in.

14:03

Woodward's investor call

Here’s what Ed Woodward had to say in his investor call today.

13:43

Mourinho denies Benitez feud

Despite clashing with the former Liverpool boss many times over the years Mourinho has denied there’s any feud between him and Benitez.

Speaking to Sky Sports News he said:

I don’t think the rivalry was with Rafael, I think the rivalry was between our clubs rather than between us.

We are managers from the same generation, we came to England in the same season and we were both successful in the European competitions.

“Not many [managers have] won the Champions League and Europa League. We are some of the few managers that did it.

“Of course between Liverpool and Chelsea, in the big matches rivalry happens but I respect him, his talent, his career and I want to believe that he feels the same.”

13:10

Herrera's ready for Saturday

New boots for the occasion.

12:52

United announce Rojo's return

He played 45 minutes for the U23s yesterday but when United announced his return on their Twitter page there was only one thing people had to say.

12:25

So Mourinho is staying next year?

“I think what is happening with Lingard and Rashford is now happening with Scott McTominay, because he is not going to leave the club any more. To follow a certain pathway is important. I am doing it with McTominay.

“Mr. Van Gaal had the start of Rashford, I am having it with Scott McTominay and, next year, there should be another.”

12:21

Mourinho's a 'good choice' for Italy

After Italy’s head coach was sacked due to their failure to qualify for the World Cup Mourinho’s been linked with the job.

And former Italian World Cup winner Giuseppe Bergomi thinks Mourinho would be the “correct choice” as Italy search for a new boss.

“Italian football needs a deep reconstruction. I ask myself if we are still a great football power or not,” Bergomi told Tutti Convocati de Radio 24.

“In terms of the coach, I think Mourinho would be the correct choice.

“He might seem like someone who provokes, but some would say the same about Roberto Mancini.

“In the short term the best thing to do would be to pick an important coach, who can take on two roles.”

12:09

United debt is down

Woodward will have to brace himself for more demands from Mourinho ahead of the winter transfer window.

12:04

Woodward speaks out on United season

He said:

12:02

Team news vs Newcastle

Marcos Rojo is fit again after he made his comeback for the U23s but is unlikely to be considered for selection. Phil Jones is expected to recover after he was forced off on England duty against Germany.

Mourinho is expected to give updates on Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Michael Carrick at his press conference on Friday.

11:52

Latest on Aguero

City have successive away games at Leicester and Huddersfield, who’ll doubtless get battered because they showed up against the biggest Manchester club only last month.

11:40

An ambitious formation

This is distinctly unlikely.

11:22

Neville going to Russia

Another United representative at the World Cup.

11:20

Mourinho questions Arsenal festive fixtures

Mourinho has suggested Arsenal have had favourable treatment over the Christmas period.

“There are certain things we can argue,” he told the Daily Mirror. “There are things we can discuss. There are things we can disagree… but there are things that are facts and against facts, there are no arguments.

“For example, here’s another theme. And you probably have to agree with me.

“Do you think it is possible for Arsenal to play 22nd of December and 28th of December? Do you think it is possible?

“You know, I wish them a Happy Christmas because they are going to have a Christmas while others, they play 23-26.”